Davo Hardy
Directing
Davo Hardy is an independent Australian filmmaker, writer, and actor renowned for his thought-provoking and inclusive storytelling. His works often delve into themes of identity, disability, and LGBTQ+ experiences, aiming to amplify underrepresented voices in cinema.
Hardy's directorial debut, The Lives We Lead (2015), explored familial dynamics and societal expectations over five decades. He gained further recognition with A Silent Agreement (2017), notable for being the first Australian feature film to prominently feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and authentically portray profoundly deaf characters. In Public Eye (2021), Hardy examined the complexities of social media and personal identity. His filmography also includes Complex (2014), Hunting for Shadows (2016), The Blood of God (2019), and The Switchblade Sisterhood (2023).
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Beyond filmmaking, Hardy is fluent in Auslan and has been an advocate for inclusive storytelling and studied Film Production at The International Film School of Sydney (IFSS) on a full scholarship.
For more information and to access his works, visit davohardyfilms.com.
Known for
A Silent Agreement
September 28, 2017
The Lives We Lead
August 2, 2015
Public Eye
December 11, 2021
Hunting for Shadows
August 1, 2016
The Switchblade Sisterhood
September 1, 2023
Complex
March 4, 2014
Desire/Ability
February 28, 2023
The Blood of God
July 12, 2019
Mothers, Lovers and Others
September 26, 2025
Aaron's Consent
August 1, 2014
A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
May 3, 2024
Behind the camera11
- 2025Mothers, Lovers and Others Director, Writer, Producer
- 2024A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film Director, Writer
- 2023The Switchblade Sisterhood Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Producer
- 2023Desire/Ability Director
- 2021Public Eye Director, Writer, Producer
- 2019The Blood of God Producer, Editor, Screenplay, Director
- 2017A Silent Agreement Director
- 2016Hunting for Shadows Director, Screenplay, Editor, Producer
- 2015The Lives We Lead Writer, Director, Producer, Sound Mixer, Property Master, Editor